Delta Downs Race 5

7 1/2F Stakes

Stake: $53,780

UNLAWFUL (3) has been in the money five times including last start on January 21 when second over 1509m at this track (Dirt). Has been in the top-three at all five runs at this circuit. Looks ready for that breakthrough win. CARDINAL CUSHING (1) has started twice, running a good third on debut then finishing fifth, beaten 7 lengths, last time over 1006m at this track (Dirt). Should be handy in the run. Expected to prove tough to beat. CAPTAIN BLOOD (5) finished third, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1308m at this track (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but he cannot be underestimated. PERFECT SAINT (4) is a three-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Brett Brinkman. By Cupid from Purrfect Diva. Top-three chance.

Distance: 1509m
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: Dirt
Class: MDN CLM

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Cardinal Cushing (1) 35
Trainer: Bonnie Birzer()
Jockey: Alex Birzer
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $8,712
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DIVINING ROD (USA)

Dam: SANCTISSIMA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Indian Charlie

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1308m

Comments

Raced two times to date. At debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on December 30 over 1308m, 2.75 len behind Falcon Cove with 55kg at $9.90. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1006m, 7 len behind Awesome Magic carrying 55kg at $3.10. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 7	17/1/26	Delta Downs	1006m	MDN 3	4	A Birzer	55kg	Fast	1:00.24	60.1 km/h	7.5L	5-5	$3.10	18	$62,422	$1,872	1. Awesome Magic 2. Priscilla Rose 3. Reckless Love
3rd of 8	30/12/25	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN 2	1	A Birzer	55kg	Fast	1:21.34	57.9 km/h	2.8L	2-2	$9.90	-	$62,175	$6,839	1. Falcon Cove 2. Final War 3. Cardinal Cushing

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

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Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 7

17/1/26

Delta Downs

1006m

MDN 3

A Birzer

55kg

Fast

1:00.24

60.1 km/h

7.5L

5-5

$3.10

$62,422

$1,872

1. Awesome Magic

2. Priscilla Rose

3. Reckless Love

3rd of 8

30/12/25

Delta Downs

1308m

MDN 2

A Birzer

55kg

Fast

1:21.34

57.9 km/h

2.8L

2-2

$9.90

$62,175

$6,839

1. Falcon Cove

2. Final War

3. Cardinal Cushing

Sherkhan (2) 5
Trainer: Scott Gelner()
Jockey: Kelvin Arana (a2.3)
Weight: 52.5kg
Prize Money: $1,865
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MUCHO MACHO MAN (USA)

Dam: CHAPARELLA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Service Stripe

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1308m

Comments

At debut, settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at this track on December 30 over 1308m, 8 len behind Falcon Cove carrying 52.5kg at $23.70. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	30/12/25	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN 2	5	Kelvin Arana	52.5kg	Fast	1:21.34	57.9 km/h	8.3L	7-5	$24	-	$62,175	$1,865	1. Falcon Cove 2. Final War 3. Cardinal Cushing

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Result

5th of 8

30/12/25

Delta Downs

1308m

MDN 2

Kelvin Arana

52.5kg

Fast

1:21.34

57.9 km/h

8.3L

7-5

$24

$62,175

$1,865

1. Falcon Cove

2. Final War

3. Cardinal Cushing

Unlawful (3) 464x32222
Trainer: Nicholas Latour()
Jockey: Carlos Perez
Weight: 53.5kg
Prize Money: $78,602
Win / Place: 0% / 62%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SKY MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: RUNAWAY ABACO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Sun King

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1609m

Gear Changes

blinker off.

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on January 21 over 1509m, 4 len behind Double Deals with 55kg at $2. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 9 at this track on December 23 over 1509m, on heavy track; 0.3 len behind Mogumbeaux with 55kg at $3.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	21/1/26	Delta Downs	1509m	MDN 3	3	Carlos Perez	55kg	SP	1:34.52	57.5 km/h	3.8L	4-3	$2.00f	29	$76,293	$15,259	1. Double Deals 2. Unlawful 3. Tears For Thee
2nd of 9	23/12/25	Delta Downs	1509m	MDN 2	1	Carlos Perez	55kg	Heavy	1:35.38	57.0 km/h	0.3L	1-1	$3.70	31	$76,386	$15,277	1. Mogumbeaux 2. Unlawful 3. Dr Dean
31 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	22/11/25	Delta Downs	1609m	MDN 2	4	Carlos Perez	55.5kg	Fast	1:42.36	56.6 km/h	1.0L	2-2	$2.40f	16	$76,153	$15,231	1. Misdeal 2. Unlawful 3. In The Gray
2nd of 8	6/11/25	Delta Downs	1609m	MDN 2	5	Carlos Perez	51.5kg	Fast	1:40.62	57.6 km/h	9.3L	6-2	$3.60	19	$61,985	$15,938	1. Duke De Vere 2. Unlawful 3. Ahooga
3rd of 10	18/10/25	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN 2	4	Carlos Perez	52kg	Fast	1:21.50	57.8 km/h	2.3L	9-3	$41	63	$75,921	$8,351	1. Mr Mo Money 2. Dr Dean 3. Unlawful
63 Day Spell
4th of 9	16/8/25	Evangeline Downs	1006m	MDN 2	8	Carlos Perez	52kg	Fast	0:59.90	60.5 km/h	3.6L	6-5	$8.70	14	$61,147	$3,669	1. Runforjustice 2. Doc B Raney 3. Mingling Mo

Perfect Saint (4)
Trainer: Brett Brinkman()
Jockey: Johan Rengifo
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: CUPID (USA)

Dam: PURRFECT DIVA (USA)

Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat

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Comments

Three-year-old colt (Cupid - Purrfect Diva) making his debut. A bold showing is likely.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result

Captain Blood (5) 35x3
Trainer: Allen Landry()
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $13,330
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: MO FORZA (USA)

Dam: BODES WELL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bodemeister

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1609m

Comments

Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1308m, 4 len behind World Renowned with 55kg at $2.40. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at this track on November 6 over 1609m, 13 len behind Duke De Vere with 53kg at $31.60. Among the leading chances.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	17/1/26	Delta Downs	1308m	MDN CLM 3	2	T G Thornton	55kg	Fast	1:21.56	57.7 km/h	4.1L	5-4	$2.40f	72	$42,482	$4,672	1. World Renowned 2. Weitzman 3. Captain Blood
72 Day Spell
5th of 8	6/11/25	Delta Downs	1609m	MDN 2	6	Jamison Mudd	53kg	Fast	1:40.62	57.6 km/h	13.8L	7-5	$32	13	$61,985	$1,859	1. Duke De Vere 2. Unlawful 3. Ahooga
3rd of 7	24/10/25	Delta Downs	1006m	MDN 2	2	Jamison Mudd	52kg	Fast	1:00.10	60.3 km/h	4.0L	6-3	$55	-	$61,796	$6,798	1. Take The Hint 2. Awesome Magic 3. Captain Blood

Buzz Lightfoot (6) 5x
Trainer: Brett Brinkman()
Jockey: Thomas Pompell
Weight: 55kg
Prize Money: $887
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Dark Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: THOUSAND WORDS (USA)

Dam: PRINCESS NICOLE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Discreetly Mine

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1207m

Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes.

Comments

Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last in a small field at Delaware Park on September 20 over 1207m, 18 len behind Buds Notion with 54kg at $37.50. Unlikely to threaten.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	20/9/25	Delaware Park	1207m	MDN 2	6	Charlie Marquez	54kg	Fast	1:12.68	59.8 km/h	18.3L	2-5	$38	-	$79,816	$887	1. Buds Notion 2. Power Grid 3. Spotforsale

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Jockey

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Margin

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Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 6

20/9/25

Delaware Park

1207m

MDN 2

Charlie Marquez

54kg

Fast

1:12.68

59.8 km/h

18.3L

2-5

$38

$79,816

$887

1. Buds Notion

2. Power Grid

3. Spotforsale

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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